Kia Sportage: Roof Trim
Components and Components Location
Components
![](images/books/1921/5/index%20228.png)
- Roof trim
- Sunvisor [Driver's]
- Sunvisor [Passenger's]
Components [Panoramaroof]
![](images/books/1921/5/index%20229.png)
- Roof trim
- Sunvisor [Driver's]
- Sunvisor [Passenger's]
Repair procedures
Replacement
Sunvisor Replacement
CAUTION
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to
without marring the surface.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the sunvisor (A) and
retainer (B).
![2. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/5/index%20230.png)
2. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Assist Handle Replacement
CAUTION
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to
without marring the surface.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the covers (A).
2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the assist handle (B).
![3. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/5/index%20231.png)
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Overhead Console Replacement
CAUTION
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to
without marring the surface.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the overhead console
assembly (A).
![2. Disconnect the connectors (A).](images/books/1921/5/index%20232.png)
2. Disconnect the connectors (A).
![3. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/5/index%20233.png)
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE
- Make sure the connector is connected
properly.
Room Lamp Replacement
CAUTION
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to
without marring the surface.
- Put on gloves to protect yоur hands.
1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the room lamp cover (B).
2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the room lamp (A).
![3. Disconnect the connector (A).](images/books/1921/5/index%20234.png)
3. Disconnect the connector (A).
![4. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/5/index%20235.png)
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
Vanity Lamp Replacement
CAUTION
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trip pieces to
without mailing the surface.
- Put on gloves to protect уоur hands.
1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the vanity lamp (A).
2. Disconnect the connector (B).
![3. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/5/index%20236.png)
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE
- Make sure the connector is connected
properly.
Roof Trim Replacement
CAUTION
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.
- Put on gloves to protect уоur hands.
1. Remove the following items.
- Front seat
(Refer to the BD group - "Front Seat")
- Rear seat
(Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")
- Sunvisor
- Overhead console
- Room lamp
- Assist handle
- Front pillar trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
- Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
- Center pillar lower trim & Center pillar upper trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
- Rear pillar trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
2. Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
3. Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).
![4. Remove the rain sensor cover (A).](images/books/1921/5/index%20237.png)
4. Remove the rain sensor cover (A).
5. Disconnect the rain sensor connector (B).
![6. Disconnect the roof trim main connector (A).](images/books/1921/5/index%20238.png)
6. Disconnect the roof trim main connector (A).
[Driver's]
![[Passenger's]](images/books/1921/5/index%20239.png)
[Passenger's]
![7. Disconnect the antenna connector (A).](images/books/1921/5/index%20240.png)
7. Disconnect the antenna connector (A).
![8. Remove the clips and roof trim (A).](images/books/1921/5/index%20241.png)
8. Remove the clips and roof trim (A).
![9. Installation is the reverse of removal.](images/books/1921/5/index%20242.png)
9. Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
- Replace any damage clips.
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Components and Components Location
Components
Front pillar trim
Center pillar upper trim
Center pillar lower trim
Luggage side trim
Cowl side trim
Front door scuff trim
Rear d
Components and Components Location
Components
Windshield side
molding
Windshield glass
Repair procedures
Replacement
Removal
CAUTION
Put on gloves to protect your hand
SEE MORE:
Transmission Hot! Park with engine
on
Trans cooled. Resume driving
When driving on muddy and sandy
roads under the severe condition, the
transmission could be overheated.
When the transmission is overheated,
the safe protection mode engages
and the "Transmission Ho
Identification Number Locations
Identification Number Description
Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
KNA: Passenger vehicle, MPV (Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV
(Sports Utility
Vehicle) ZRV (Recreational Vehicle)
KNC: Commercial